Las Vegas Security Guard Resource Center

Las Vegas Guard Card Checklist

A Security Officer Network Guide

A list of must haves for Las Vegas security guards as they apply for their PILB guard card.

LAST EDIT July 5, 2017

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Issued by the State of Nevada, the Las Vegas unarmed security guard card also known as a PILB registration card allows an unarmed security officer to work in Las Vegas. For detailed instructions on getting your guard card please visit the How to Get a PILB Card in Las Vegas page.

To get an unarmed security guard card in Las Vegas the applicant must:

submit an online application and pay an $85 application fee to the Nevada Private Investigator's Licensing Board (PILB); and

complete the unarmed security exam with a 100% score (the questions are provided before the test and the applicant can re-take if necessary); and

meet basics qualifications such as being able to prove identity, have reached the age of 18 and a criminal background history that does not include a felony; and

visit a fingerprint vendor and submit fingerprints and photo (expect a cost of approximately $30 for this service);

Are you ready to become an unarmed security officer? Start out the right way by getting your free copy of The Unarmed Security Exam Prep Guide. This free guide walks the reader through the essentials which all security officers should know before starting the job.